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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Fraud email example:

From: "ANITA COLLINS" <donation@allonbreastcancer.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 00:17:24 +0000
Subject: DEAR FRIEND.

Dear friend,
My name is Anita Collins, Last month, I made a personal
commitment to be a participant in the fight against breast cancer, I
registered for the Allon Breast Cancer 5-Day.

Today in Africa over one million women are living with undetected
breast cancer over one million. 1 out of every 8 women will develop
breast
cancer in her lifetime. 1,600 men are diagnosed with breast every year,
400 die every year from breast cancer. Chances are that you will know
someone who is affected by this disease. I dont like the statistics,
so I have chosen to make something happen. To make a difference.

What exactly is the Allon Breast Cancer 5-Day? It is a very unique and
powerful event to fight against breast cancer. We string together three
ordinary days, gather together 3,000 people dedicated to changing these
statistics, and start walking. We walk and walk and walk. This year
I’ll walk 60 miles from Ikoyi to Agege with others to raise money for
breast cancer. The net proceeds will support the Allon Breast Cancer
Crusade’s mission to fund access to care and find a cure for breast
cancer, with a focus on medically undeserved women.

I have agreed to raise $1600 in donations by October 25, 2004, and I
need your help. Would you please consider making a fully tax-deductible
contribution help me reach my goal? It will take a lot to find a cure
for breast cancer. The need is tremendous, and every dollar makes a
difference.

Along my journey, I will raise awareness of breast cancer in our
community, talk with breast cancer survivors, and walk beside those who
have
lost loved ones to the disease. I hope that you will share this
incredible adventure with me by supporting me in my fundraising
efforts.

This year, according to the African Cancer Society, over 182,000 women
in the Lagos States will be diagnosed with breast cancer along with
more than 1,000 men. Over 40,000 will die. That’s why I’m walking
so
far. To do something bold about breast cancer.

It’s time to change the world and how we live.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!
With all my heart,


Anita Collins

WALKER #7228
S.F. 5DAY WALKS

N.B: Will be waiting to receive your donation at any dollar.
You may e-mail me at:
collinxx_anita@yahoo.com
doantions@allonbreastcancer.com

Please feel free to notify me about anything! I am at your will.


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